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From the impact of fast moving objects with a surface. The kinetic energy of the impactor excavates a crater with an inverted, raised rim and forms an ejector plume leaving a crater and, if the impactor is sufficiently large or fast, a central mountain peak.
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When do craters occur?
Craters form as a result of an impact or explosion on a solid surface which displaces material.
How many eruptions did Craters of the Moon have?
Craters on the moon are not volcanic, they are impact craters.
Why are there no impact craters on the surface of lo?
Io did have impact craters but they have all been buried in lawa flows
How did the Luna Mare form?
The Mare are flooded (by volcanic erupted basalt) impact craters. While the interior of the Moon was still hot an molten, asteroid or comets hit the moon and created impact craters. Lava from the Moon's interior then welled up to flood these craters, making the Mare (which means 'seas').
What created the large craters you we see on the moon?
The theory is that these are impact craters of meteors.
When do craters occur?
Craters form as a result of an impact or explosion on a solid surface which displaces material.
What is thought to be the reason that there are no small impact craters on Mars?
The wind blows small dust particles, eroding the surface of Mars, erasing small impact craters faster than they can form.
Where do craters occur?
Impact craters occur where objects impact on a solid surface.
What is the main reason that impact craters on the Moon last much longer than impact craters on earth?
Impact craters on the moon have no water/weather to erode the craters away, but on Earth the erosion erases the craters over time.
How many eruptions did Craters of the Moon have?
Craters on the moon are not volcanic, they are impact craters.
Does mercury have volcanoes and craters?
Mercury has impact craters but not volcanoes.
Why are there no impact craters on the surface of lo?
Io did have impact craters but they have all been buried in lawa flows
What geological features are formed by craters as a result of impact?
Meteor craters.
What cause the Moon's craters?
The craters on the Moon are considered to be impact craters, caused by meteoroids striking the Moon.
How did the Luna Mare form?
The Mare are flooded (by volcanic erupted basalt) impact craters. While the interior of the Moon was still hot an molten, asteroid or comets hit the moon and created impact craters. Lava from the Moon's interior then welled up to flood these craters, making the Mare (which means 'seas').
What created the large craters you we see on the moon?
The theory is that these are impact craters of meteors.
What is formed by meteorites?
impact craters
